Report – A Critical Gap: pulse oximetry in low- and middle-income countries
A Smile Train-Lifebox report on pulse oximetry access and impact in low- and middle-income countries
Saving lives through safer surgery
Lifebox is a global nonprofit making surgery and anesthesia safer worldwide. Through tools, training, and partnerships we make surgery safer for every patient, every time.
Our Approach
Our programs work across three core pillars of Safer Surgery – improving anesthesia safety, reducing surgical infection, and strengthening teamwork.
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Tools
Equipping surgical teams with essential tools for safer patient care.
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Training
Building skills in healthcare providers through training.
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Partnerships
Working in partnership with a global network of clinicians.
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Our Impact
Making surgery safer for every patient, every time.
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181M
Surgeries made safer
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12,000
Healthcare providers trained in safer surgery and anesthesia
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33,400
Pulse oximeters distributed to frontline providers across 116 countries worldwide
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